That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 176: Master, we can’t afford it

"At that time, Blue Ocean Publishing House did not want me to establish contact with Hong Kong Island.

But I wanted to get the world’s most cutting-edge economic knowledge, so I insisted on getting the other party’s contact information.”

"The people there are pretty good and are willing to provide me with some information on current affairs related to the economy."

Li Ye told the story about Hong Kong Publishing House, filling a loophole that he had long considered.

Even in high places, there will always be people who doubt Li Ye's remarks. If someone does this in the future, they will blame it all on Hong Kong Island.

And in front of people of Professor Zhang's level, there is no need to be secretive.

After Li Ye finished speaking, Peng Rui said in surprise: "You can actually buy books and periodicals from Hong Kong Island?"

Zou Mengcheng also said, "Can you bring it over and show it to us?"

Yu Xiufen stood up directly and said: "No need to ask, just take us to get it quickly!"

"Xiufen, what are you talking about!" Teacher Lu said displeasedly: "Why do you act like a robber? Do you treat the people the same way you do your work?"

"It doesn't matter, I'll get it right away," Li Ye said with a smile, "I'm too timid to show it to others. I work on it behind closed doors, and I often can't understand it!"

The books and magazines sent by Pei Wencong are not convenient for people who are not familiar with them, but it is okay for them to be read by Professor Zhang, Yu Xiufen and others.
Because from their discussion just now, we know that everyone is an active person striving for change, and they are all eager to get more economic-related clues to confirm the feasible direction of change for flower growers.

"Oh, you are really wasting your natural resources, go and get it, go and get it!"

Yu Xiufen stamped her feet anxiously, urging Li Ye to go out quickly.

Li Ye had no choice but to go out and ride his bicycle, return to the dormitory and get back the large mail package that had not yet been opened.

The postmark on it can prove that Li Ye is telling the truth.

Several senior brothers and sisters hurriedly opened the parcel and revealed a large number of economics books and periodicals inside.

"Oh, there are so many? Li Ye, are you sure it was just given to you by someone with good intentions? Didn't they bribe you with sugar-coated bullets and develop into a spy?"

"Eight generations of my family have been poor farmers, and two generations have been in the army. How can I develop myself? They are blind. I guarantee that I will be a meat bun. There will be no return."

"Hahahahaha~, I guess you collected it quickly."

Pei Wencong did not dare to neglect Li Ye's instructions. There were at least dozens of books and periodicals in the parcel, both in foreign languages ​​and in Chinese.

Not to mention Yu Xiufen, who was drinking tea calmly at first, but Professor Zhang couldn't sit still when he saw the anxious students.

He leaned forward, quickly rummaged through the pile of books with both hands, and soon pulled several books into his arms.

In 82, Peking University did not have the financial ambition of later generations. The library’s foreign exchange for purchasing books from outside Beijing was limited each year.
The Department of Economics is seriously out of touch with the outside world, and the foreign exchange rationing lags far behind basic sciences, mechanical industry and other departments and majors. Therefore, even Professor Zhang lamented that "the books are only used when they are used".

But now a student of Peking University has suddenly shaken out dozens of original foreign language books, and many of them are new books published in recent years. The Peking University library has not even listened to them, let alone included them. Pass.

"dududu~"

"Old ones, young ones, what do they look like?" Teacher Lu knocked on the table sullenly, and said unhappily: "Have you asked the owner of the book? Do you think it is your own? Just take it. Pull it into your arms."

Li Ye said quickly: "No, Master, I can't read so many books. It's easier for others to lose them if they are placed in the dormitory. The few senior brothers and sisters can just read them casually."

Among these people, Professor Zhang is the one who picks up the most. Teacher Lu can scold her husband, but she can't be incapable of discernment.

"That won't work either," Teacher Lu directed to Yu Xiufen: "Bring a piece of paper over and list the books and prices.
No matter who wants to borrow it, leave the deposit here first. What if it is lost? "

"Okay, this is a good way."

Yu Xiufen immediately went to get paper and pen, and registered each book one by one. However, she only registered less than half of it before she looked at Teacher Lu with a grimace.

"Teacher, I'm afraid we can't afford the loan. Look at the price. It's in US dollars!"

In the eyes of those who grew flowers in 82, the prices of foreign language books were incomprehensible and were representative evidence that fully explained the extreme exploitation of capitalism.

A three-finger-thick tome actually costs tens of dollars. This price is dozens or even hundreds of times higher than the price of books in the mainland.

Although Yu Xiufen and others have worked and received wages, they still cannot afford so much money.

"I told you it wasn't necessary!"

Li Ye spread his hands and said with a smile: "Books can play their greatest role only when they are in the hands of outstanding scholars."

"These books are not necessarily all important. Let's pick them out. The important ones will be kept by Master, and we can borrow the rest freely."

Li Ye quietly changed his mind and began to call Teacher Lu his teacher's wife.

In his opinion, this pile of books is not even enough for the apprenticeship ceremony.

"That's a good idea," Professor Zhang said immediately, "I will be responsible for sorting it out, and your wife will be responsible for keeping it. If anyone wants to see it, ask your wife to sign it." Several teachers and students worked around a pile of books and periodicals for a long time. It took some time to get a rough idea.

The careful Yu Xiufen calculated the price of the books and came up with a very large number.

She said with some worry: "Li Ye, are you really not going to settle the money with Hong Kong Island? It's not good to take other people's things for nothing!"

"Capitalists don't provide free lunches," Li Ye said with a smile: "I think he smelled something and was showing his favor to us in advance."

Yu Xiufen said: "Do you smell something? What does it smell like?"

Li Yedao: "Didn't we negotiate with Britain a few days ago? Maybe they think it's time to go home?"

"."

Everyone looked at Li Ye in surprise. After a long time, Yu Xiufen suddenly said to Professor Zhang: "Sir, I take back what I said. The little junior brother you took in not only has a good skin, but also a good body in his belly." Where’s the goods!”

"Of course, my vision has always been accurate."

Professor Zhang sat back on the sofa proudly, crossed his legs, and bounced proudly.

. . . . . .

Naoto Nakamura stood outside the south gate of Beijing University, feeling the cold night wind, which seemed as cold as his mood at the moment.

This morning, he found his class teacher and protested sternly, demanding that Li Ye give him an explanation.

The head teacher did not take this matter lightly. After reporting it to the department, he made representations to the Economics Department.

In the end, the two parties negotiated a solution that made Naoto Nakamura very dissatisfied.

Li Ye verbally apologized to Naoto Nakamura, and the location was set at the office of the Education Department.

"What's the use of this small-scale verbal apology? Can it save me from the humiliation I suffered in public?"

Naoto Nakamura strongly objected, but the attitude of the Department of Economics was also very tough. They just apologized verbally. As for how to deal with Li Ye in the future, it was none of his business.

In the end, Naoto Nakamura could only compromise.

But what is annoying is that Naoto Nakamura arrived at the teaching office at the agreed time but did not see Li Ye.

The Department of Economics just sent a female student, who said lightly, "Li Ye was taken home for dinner by Professor Zhang. We'll talk about it later."

Then there is no more.

Although the Education Office said "we will talk about it later", Naoto Nakamura, who has lived in the flower garden for several years, didn't know that this was the end of the matter?

But no matter how dissatisfied Nakamura Naoto is, this is the final result.

Only then did Naoto Nakamura understand that although he had a special status and had been receiving special care during his studies, after all, he was just a student.

If the school doesn't treat you as a student, you won't be able to do anything.

In desperation, Naoto Nakamura could only temporarily give up pursuing Li Ye and instead implement his own plan to repair social relationships.

"Drip~"

A car drove over quickly and stopped in front of Naoto Nakamura.

Inoue Koji got out of the car and handed a bag to Nakamura Naoto.

Naoto Nakamura opened his bag and saw that it was full of brand new Walkman players.

"Nakamura-kun, as you ordered, they are all the latest models."

"Where's the tape I want?"

"Time is too tight and I haven't prepared all the tapes. I will send them to you as soon as possible."

Naoto Nakamura stared at Inoue Koji with a gloomy face for a few seconds, then nodded arrogantly, turned around and walked back to school.

He walked all the way to the student union's activity room and flexed his facial muscles at the door. His gloomy face became gentle and humble.

Through the glass on the door of the activity room, Naoto Nakamura saw Liu Chunbo and others laughing and chatting.

There was a contemptuous sneer on his face.

"You were so cold to me this morning, but will you also be cold to your Walkman? Haha~"

　Thanks to the book friend "Guguji" for the reward, and thanks to the book friend "The Buried Giant" for the reward.Thank you two brothers.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)